Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Opel Astra 2012
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| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 - 265 HP | 87 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 - 380 NM | 130 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 - 9.7 seconds | 8.5 - 15.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 8.1 | 3.7 - 7.2 | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Volkswagen Scirocco equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 132 - 136 mm (5.2 - 5.4 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is smaller. Volkswagen Scirocco is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 58 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 229 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Scirocco can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`753 | ~ 1`907 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5400 | |
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